On the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State," filmmaker Ken Burns talks about what it's like to "wake the dead" by bringing to light a diverse assortment of American stories and presenting them in a way that can appeal to everyone. The show will air at noon on Monday, Aug. 23 on the Big Ten Network. It also will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12 on WPSU-TV.

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns delivered the keynote address to those assembled in the Bryce Jordan Center for the College of Communications spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15. Burns spoke to the new graduates about their role in the future as communicators, and was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from President Graham B. Spanier during the proceedings. For photos, visit http://live.psu.edu/stilllife/2269 online.

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will receive an honorary doctoral degree from Penn State. The University's Board of Trustees approved Burns as an honorary-degree recipient today (March 20). He will receive the degree of doctor of humane letters at one of Penn State's future commencement ceremonies.

WPSU invites the "greatest generation" to recount their unique experiences of World War II. WPSU-TV is asking those who lived through World War II to offer their stories during a video recording session to be held on Saturday, May 3, at the Penn State Altoona campus. In order to take part in the event, those with first-person accounts of World War II must call (814) 863-6636 to schedule an appointment. Spaces are limited, anyone interested should call soon. Appointments must be made by Thursday, April 24.